Sappi Shafton / Sterkspruit Howick Loops — Black Crown Circuit (XC/MTB Expert)
Hard
mtb
Howick, KwaZulu-Natal trailforks Loading map…
Elevation profile
Min 162m · Max 538m · Gain 920m · 36 km
Route stats
- Distance
- 36 km
- Elevation gain
- 920 m
- −920 m descent
- Max grade
- 14.4%
- 2.6% avg
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Surface
- Mixed
- Route type
- Loop
About this route
Technical singletrack threading through dense pine forest with rocky sections and rooty climbs, linking gravel firebreaks across multiple ridges. A demanding loop for strong MTB riders with solid technical skills.